Initial phone call to confirm your resume and application details => interview with the hiring manager covering your background => interview with hiring manager + 2 Developers. The third interview was the most technical interview, but most of the technical questions were around C#/.Net/Database basics in the context of YOUR RESUME and background. Be able to talk about your resume and all the technologies you used in your resume in your previous experiences. Be prepared to have opinions about the technologies you used.

My experience with Nelnet Philippines’ recruitment process was one of the most frustrating I’ve encountered. From the beginning, it felt outdated and needlessly rigid. The HR personnel I interacted with seemed stuck in old-school hiring practices that don’t align with modern standards or candidate expectations. They were incredibly specific and demanding, as if they expected applicants to already be fully immersed in their company culture, systems, and internal jargon before even getting past the initial screening. Instead of assessing potential and fit, it felt more like a pop quiz on Nelnet trivia. The lack of flexibility and modern recruitment sensibilities made it clear that they are out of touch with today’s tech and professional landscape. It’s especially disappointing considering that Nelnet presents itself as a company in the education and financial technology space you’d expect a bit more innovation and openness. Overall, it felt more like an interrogation than a hiring process. I hope they seriously reevaluate their recruitment strategy and take steps to modernize how they approach talent.